CEPIC 2025 takes place in Juan-les-Pins / Antibes, France
from Monday 12th May to Wednesday 14th May 2025

Introduction to CEPIC 2025

CEPIC 2025 promises even more business opportunities – and more enjoyment – than ever before. Set in the South of France, it’s an unmissable opportunity to network with an array of visual media professionals from across the globe, make contacts and do good business.

When and where

Join us from Monday 12 May to Wednesday 14 May, at the Antipolis Palais des Congrès in Juan-les-Pins. End the event on a high note with our much-anticipated annual industry party on Wednesday evening, a fantastic opportunity to relax and celebrate.

On the agenda

As well as a full schedule of speaking events and discussions, each day will begin with quick-fire ‘speed dating’ meetings to help you go home with more business contacts and leads than ever before.

CEPIC 2025 at a glance

The main theme of CEPIC 2025 is "The Future of Licensing." The Event will feature:

NEW speed-dating sessions for quick introductions and better networking outside of meetings.

Workshops on the new world of SEO, metadata best practice and panel debates on the pros and cons of subscriptions.

Discussions on AI’s impact on RM and a new era for offline, what’s next for collective licensing and new innovations in infringements that protect existing licences.

Tales from the frontline in the fight against disinformation and misinformation in conflict photography.

Industry party to celebrate and connect in a glamorous new venue.

Sponsors of CEPIC 2025

Supported by Industry Leaders

Global players from across the visual media industry, are among our sponsors and partners.

CEPIC 2025

Book Your Table at CEPIC 2025 | Only 12 Tables Remain

Only 12 tables remain for CEPIC 2025! Download the full list of confirmed companies and book your own table now to boost visibility, host meetings, and secure your spot in the heart of the action.
CEPIC 2025

Shutterstock Returns as Sponsor for CEPIC 2025

Shutterstock returns as a sponsor for CEPIC 2025, supporting a key panel on licensing content for AI training. With seven delegates attending and a dedicated table space, they’ll play a central role in this year’s conversation around the future of visual content and AI.
CEPIC 2025

Thank You to IMATAG – Sponsor of CEPIC 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome IMATAG as a sponsor of CEPIC 2025! They’ll be hosting a panel this year with full details on the topic and speakers, coming very soon.
CEPIC 2025

Book Your Table at CEPIC 2025 – Only 14 Tables Remaining

Reserve your table at CEPIC 2025 - only 14 remaining, including 4 Table Plus options for extra visibility! A table gives you the perfect base to host meetings, network, and make sure people can find you throughout the event.
CEPIC 2025

From Metadata to Media Provenance: Welcoming IPTC to CEPIC 2025

We're proud to welcome IPTC as a valued partner of CEPIC 2025, bringing their expertise in global metadata and media standards to this year’s programme. From lightning talks to hands-on workshops, IPTC’s contributions will help attendees navigate the future of image licensing, AI, and content authenticity.
CEPIC 2025

CEPIC and EANA partner up to strengthen image licensing and trust in visual journalism

CEPIC and EANA are strengthening their partnership in 2025 to promote trust in visual journalism and enhance industry standards for image licensing and copyright protection. This collaboration will be highlighted at CEPIC 2025, featuring a keynote by AFP’s Éric Baradat and a panel on combating war disinformation through image verification.
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Thank You to PicRights: Our Silver Sponsor for CEPIC 2025

CEPIC is delighted to welcome PicRights as a Silver Sponsor for CEPIC 2025, continuing their valued support by sponsoring the conference panel on infringement tracking and providing the official event lanyards once again. As a global leader in copyright enforcement services, PicRights plays a vital role in protecting the rights of press agencies, photographers, and visual content creators, and we look forward to connecting with them at this year’s event.
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Thank You to FotoArena – Our Official Photo Platform Sponsor for CEPIC 2025

We are thrilled to have FotoArena return as a CEPIC 2025 sponsor, continuing their tradition of hosting the official event photo platform for all attendees. As a leader in news and sports photography and a top Brazilian stock agency, FotoArena ensures that every networking moment, panel discussion, and special highlight from CEPIC 2025 is captured and available for download.

Meet the Speakers for CEPIC 2025

Discover the industry-leading speakers who will be sharing their expertise and vision on the future of visual media licensing, AI, copyright, and more at CEPIC 2025. Click below to view all of this year's Speakers.

Alan Capel

SmartFrame

Alexander Karst

Die Bildbeschaffer

Alexandru Giboi

European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA)

Andrea Stern

Andreas Genz

dpa picture alliance

Anna Dickson

Shutterstock

Ari Abelson

OpenOrigins

Brendan Quinn

IPTC

Christina Vaughan

Cultura Creative

Christophe Walter-Petit

Agence France Presse (AFP)

Cindy Han

Trufo

Clinton Nortje

Greatstock Pty Ltd

Florian Delille

Orange Logic

Frederik Temmermans

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Frédéric Sanuy

Activo

Gilles Devicq

Pond5

Gilles Taquet

Roger-Viollet

Isabelle Galy

ClusterIA

Isabelle Wirth

Agence France-Presse (AFP)

James Allsworth

Alamy

Jan Spichala

ImageProfessionals

John Balean

Topfoto

Jonathan Wells

Sipa USA

Jonnie Leger

AKG UK

Judy Parnall

BBC Research & Development

Julie McVey

National Geographic Society

Katherine Briggs

Envato

Louise Irwin

PA Media Group

Mathieu Desoubeaux

IMATAG

Michael Gottschalk

dpa Picture-Alliance

Mikayel Khachatryan

Wirestock

Nancy Wolff

Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard, LLP

Nick Luu

PIXTA AI

Paul Melcher

Paul Seheult

PICSEL

Philippe François

Belga News Agency

Philippe Rixhon

Valunode

Raphaël Richard

Neodia

Reema Selhi

DACS

Sebastian Stober

Otto-von-Guericke-University

Sylvie Fodor

CEPIC

Tiffinni Field

European Pressphoto Agency

Tiphaine des Déserts

Getty Images

Valérie Théveniaud-Violette

CEPIC

Yuliia Ovsiannikova

Ukrinform

Éric Baradat

Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Meet the industry

CEPIC 2025 is your chance to meet up to 400 senior leaders from across the visual media industry, from press picture agencies and heritage collections to commercial video production and more. Representatives of trade associations and service suppliers will be there too. You’ll receive a full list of participants after registration and payment, so you can start arranging meetings.

FAQs

If you have questions, be sure to check out our FAQs below, they might have the answers you're looking for! If not, feel free to reach out to us directly at cepic2025@cepic.org

Why should I attend CEPIC 2025?

It is the only event in the visual media licensing industry that offers three days of nonstop networking with visual media professionals from 30+ countries.

The place to attend conferences, roundtables and workshops focusing on the latest developments in the visual media licensing industry.

This is the place to meet agencies’ CEOs and sales representatives, as well as footage suppliers, industry service providers, technology specialists, legal professionals, and the creative minds that innovate the visual media licensing industry, all in one place.

How does CEPIC 2025 work?

CEPIC is all about networking. So to make the most of your participation, you should arrange as many meetings as possible before CEPIC 2025 starts.

After registration and payment, CEPIC will grant you access to the Participants List so that you are able to contact all registered attendees and arrange your meetings.

For higher visibility and comfort for your meeting, you can add a Table to your registration as a delegate for a separate fee.

Why is CEPIC 2025 returning to the South of France ?

It is a blessed area in Europe, sunny, full of culture, good food, and gorgeous landscapes, and importantly it has an international airport. The Nice airport is the second largest airport in France (after Paris). Juan les Pins, en route to Cannes is easily accessible from the Nice airport, by train, bus or taxi. Delegates may easily combine business with pleasure, adding a few days on for the Riviera, Provence, the Alps, Corsica, Monaco and Italy. Finally the Palais des Congrès of Juan-les-Pins is pefectly fit for the purpose of the CEPIC 2025.

Venue: ANTIPOLIS – Palais des Congrès d’Antibes
Address: 60 Chem. des Sables, 06160 Antibes, France

To visit the ANTIPOLIS Summit Center – click here

Still have questions?

Feel free to contact us through our contact page.